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Annotation as an Author Tool | #Author Toolbox Blog Hop

Annotation as an Author Tool | #Author Toolbox Blog Hop

One of the more popular suggestions I’ve heard for becoming a better writer is to study the works of authors who write well in the forms you want to produce. I’ve tried doing this in many ways, including re-reading a specific work until I have it practically memorized; writing paper-and-pen notes that detail a story’s plot, scene structure, character development, or any other specific plot…

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Resources Review: Getting Into Character by Brandilyn Collins | #Author Toolbox Blog Hop

Resources Review: Getting Into Character by Brandilyn Collins | #Author Toolbox Blog Hop

As I mentioned last month, I have this thing for how-to resources about writing. There’s something about studying the craft of writing that makes me feel content and inspired, so much so that I have to be careful to make sure that any extensive studying I do does not become a thinly-veiled form of creative procrastination.

Because of this, I’ve read enough that the basic advice is becoming…

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Author Resource: Novel Marketing Podcast | #Author Toolbox Blog Hop

Author Resource: Novel Marketing Podcast | #Author Toolbox Blog Hop

You may not know this about me, but I’m relatively new to the whole concept of podcasts—I shared my discovery of this form of media only last year. While my list of useful podcasts has grown, I have recently discovered the Novel Marketing podcast, and I am jaw-dropped amazed.

Branded as “the show for novelists who aren’t necessarily fond of marketing but still want to become best-selling…

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The Story Grid Product Review | #Author Toolbox Bloghop

Greetings and happy 2018! Welcome to the first post of this year’s Author Toolbox Bloghop. I hope the past few months have been restful and productive in whatever measure you aimed for.

I spent the end of last year chipping away at my current work in progress (WiP). I managed to finish it before Christmas, and I sent it to my agent and alpha readers. While I wait for their feedback, I am stepping…

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On Podcasts, Cave Dwelling, and Studying the Art of Writing | Author Toolbox Blog Hop

On Podcasts, Cave Dwelling, and Studying the Art of Writing | Author Toolbox Blog Hop

Unless you have been living in a cave in a very, very secluded part of the world, you have most likely heard about, if you are not actually engaged in, the trending phenomenon known as the podcast.

I, myself a resident of said cave, have heard of the term only thanks to the fact that I teach high school. Were it not for my students, my technical savvy would be lacking on a much greater scale. My…

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[katrinalya]

Creating the Perfect Villian-Author Toolbox

Creating the Perfect Villain for this month's #AuthorToolboxBlogHop

Tips for creating the perfect villain I’m in love with one of my characters. He’s powerful, driven, and disciplined. He knows exactly what he wants and is willing to make the effort to get it. Whatever it takes. He has risked his position, his influence, his wealth, and even his life for his ideals. He’s not afraid to be unpopular, or even despised because he knows he is working toward something…

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